Favourite running shops in London

I know there was a bit of a survey a while back about which shops were good and which were bad but I can't find it. I'm going to London at the weekend and fancy getting some winter kit. Who has the best range (women's stuff) and the friendliest staff?

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MungusYou might try Lillywhite's at Piccadilly circus in Central London. They are a specialist sporting shop and have an entire floor dedicated to running gear, shoes etc. Their staff are extremely knowledgeable, friendly and helpful (they are most South Africans!!).They sorted out a recurring knee problem - by changing the shoes I was running in!They also have some trendy but practical winter running garb.Enjoyf

Runner's Need, Parkway, Camden Town have very friendly, helpful staff (also seem to be all South African!), but it's quite a small shop so the range is a bit limited. They do also have a branch at Liverpool Street.

Chris - that's odd. Run and Become had some really awful press on this forum earlier this year. I have been very actively avoiding them ever since. Have they improved drastically, or is it just a case of luck of the draw as to who you get when you go in?

It was because I'd read previous complaints about Run and Become that I asked the question. I recall something ridiculous along the lines that they close the week before the FLM because of too many pesky runners trying to buy the Precious Things!As for online shopping, not a bloke thing, oh no! I ordered some stuff from sweatshop online just last week only to receive and email telling me that they no longer have the items I ordered and won't be getting any more. Ho hum. And unless you know exactly what you want, you can't beat having a good feel. Works for me!

Run and Become (in Palmer St - just off Victoria St) is excellent if you need running shoes. They stock a wide range and the staff are friendly and, in general, knowledgable about the shoes. They don't try to sell you the most expensive pair in the shop. However, the range of other gear is not great and they will not give you a refund if you return unwanted items - you can get an exchange or credit note only.